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Originally posted by ianmcnll:
Left hand bass comes naturally to any competent piano player...it's part of what you learn.

Bass pedals are the way to go...frees up the left hand for chording...especially whilst you solo.

Can't understand why more pros don't use them.

Ian


Ian, I don't find this common..In fact I find that most trained pianist are week in left hand bass lines..

I find Diki's comment truest...You have to think like a bass player..

A bass player...with some key skills seem to adapt fairly easy..

Bass pedals are good , but I find dexterity in my left hand more suitable than my feet.[Yes I use to play bass pedals]..Root and fifths is easy enough, but when you start walking the bass, or play more intricate bass lines...I am glad my left hand is available..

I also find it very hard to play bass pedals , and expression pedal...while standing..

For the most part ..I have found ex accordion players adapt to left hand bass on piano keys..the best.. ..Both dexterity and a stronger theory/chord structure know how also helps..
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